Unparalleled Paramedic Service to the Omaha and Surrounding Areas and Beyond

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What’s the one thing on your mind when it comes to your health and safety – especially when you’re dealing with an emergency situation? You want quality, dependable health care and you want only the best people administering that care. Well, Omaha Ambulance does exactly that. Having been in business since 1938 and operating solely as a family business, this organization provides peace of mind to countless people year after year.

We took the time to visit with our friend and owner Brian Townsend who shared with us some of the company’s history as well as information about the services they offer. Townsend and his father, both long time paramedics and members of a local fire department, started Medics At Home and merged with Omaha Ambulance. They have been offering private EMS service for two years now and the scope of the service extends into much of the region.

Medics At Home
Primarily covering Nebraska and Iowa, this part of their company focuses largely on transportation side of paramedic services. This is ideal for patrons needing to be transported from one area to a hospital, whether in a wheelchair or stretcher. Some clients require a pick-up and are then dropped off back home when needed.

Pro Med EMS
Servicing Falls City and Auburn, Pro Med EMS primarily provides non-emergency transport as well as supports volunteer departments in some rural areas. They offer BLS as well as ALS with a paramedic on the squad. These paramedics are qualified to assist when the need arises from a nursing shortages in the rural areas covered by the company. In addition, they do 911 response and go beyond basic life support to include life-saving operations.

Omaha Ambulance
Similar to the other two branches of their company in terms of services offered, Brian tells us that Omaha Ambulance is the longest running portion of the firm, with a fleet of 10 ambulances covering the Greater Omaha area. In addition to hospital transports and trips to nursing homes they also provide private customers with pick up and drop off to and from hospitals as needed.

The company also engages in contract services, such as working with the Veterans Administration to transport veterans from one region to another throughout the country.

Specialized needs such as air-medics are handled through the company’s vast network of partners.

For more information about Omaha Ambulance, call (402) 345-6666 or visit their website www.omahaambulance.com.

Bill Black Spotlights Jeff Kloster, Owner of The Rhino Group

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Imagine walking into a hospital. What types of things do you see there? You see nurses stations, kiosks, triage areas, holding areas, hospital rooms and more. Have you ever stopped to think of how all that large stuff gets inside? You might imagine that a number of companies provide the various physical aspects of a working hospital – right down to the patient service equipment (like oxygen machines, monitors etc.) in each room.

The Rhino Group specializes in providing hospitals with their capital equipment needs. This process is more than just procuring and delivering heavy equipment, rather it also involves working with architects and engineers to ensure the implementation of this equipment is seamless.

A key component of The Rhino Group that sets them apart from others in the same industry is their penchant for high-quality service. Their extensive network of service technicians manage and maintain the servicing needs across Nebraska and Iowa, with offices in Carne, Omaha and Iowa City. The company is presently exploring plans to expand into North and South Dakota considering the flourishing oil industry in that region. For anyone that may have connections in Sioux Falls, Vermillion, Yankton, Rapid City, and the Balkans or in that general vicinity – we encourage you to contact Jeff.

As you can see in the video, Jeff and his team cover many critical aspects of their hospital clients’ function, ranging from the patient rooms to nursing stations with an emphasis on communication systems. Whether dealing with data, imagery, digital x-rays or computer systems and electrical connectivity of these systems – The Rhino Group specializes in each. Their involvement in hospital extends into surgery areas too, with nearly every component of the equipment done by the company.

With a strong focus on client care and end-user patient satisfaction, the Bill Black Team is proud to support The Rhino Group as one of Omaha’s very own!

How to Get Rid of Mold Inside Your Home

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Most people would incorrectly assume that the presence of mold is automatically evidence of an old or neglected space. The truth is that mold can very much occur even in a brand new home as you can see in the video we recorded for the blog this week.

We all know that mold is caused by the presence of moisture. The real question is “how much moisture?” and more importantly “how can it be prevented?” To help answer these and other questions, we’ve included some helpful links below where you will find information that explains indoor condensation and mold issues plus dealing with those issues.

New Homes Hold Moisture

A surprising fact that you might not realize is that even brand new homes hold a significant amount of moisture; in the materials used to build the home plus as a result of the home being closed off for a long period of time. A house needs to “breathe” and with today’s energy efficient windows, extra sealants and solid construction at the seams, moisture does not have a place to escape.

Factor in the position of the home in terms of wind direction and you will see condensation accordingly that will ultimately result in mold if that moisture is not dried up regularly.

Preventing Moisture Build-Up

Some easy techniques include raising your window shades a few inches to allow for some extra airflow. Also, use ventilation fans after cooking or when moisture builds in bathrooms and other areas of the home. Keep humidity levels level and as the temps get colder, be sure to reduce humidity levels accordingly.

Getting Rid of Existing Mold

If you already have mold present in your home there are some things you can do to rectify the problem. First, collect as much of the mold as possible using a vacuum cleaner with a receptacle and attachment. Afterward, wipe the area down with soap and warm water. Finally, make a solution of bleach and water then wipe the area down again.

Links for Additional Information and Resources

Understanding Moisture Inside the Home

http://www.msue.msu.edu/objects/content_revision/download.cfm/revision_id.498942/workspace_id.-4/01500575.html/

How to Get Rid of Mold In Your House

http://www.ehow.com/how_6498941_rid-mold-around-windows.html

Measuring Humidity in Your Home

http://www.cmhc-schl.gc.ca/en/co/maho/yohoyohe/momo/momo_002.cfm

Moisture Control and Humidity Control

http://housewares.about.com/od/humidifiersdehumidifiers/qt/humiditylevels.htm

Omaha’s Very Own Unique Vocational Training & Recycle Center Makes Lives Better

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There is an amazing place in Omaha that is dedicated to bettering residents’ lives in a unique way. Not only do they work to teach the men and women that come through important, valuable skills but also they provide useful items to enhance their lives. They do all this while recycling items that might otherwise by wasted and even harm the environment.

Brenda Banks, Executive Director of Cross Training Center, was generous enough to walk us through their expansive facility and share with us their inner workings as well as what makes them succeed in this endeavor. In fact, when it comes to recycling old TVs and computer monitors to manage the lead content in their glass tubes, the organization has partnered with yet another organization that employs the help of Veterans.

Items welcomed include anything from as small as cell phones to as large as cars. The vocational training is received when students learn to fix anything that is fixable. Items that have no life left in them are then recycled. The basic premise is “if it has a cord or a battery, we can use it”. But that doesn’t mean they won’t accept other items that might ease some people’s troubles.

The most popular items the center requests are laptops. In fact, the Cross Training Center is certified with Microsoft® and they are qualified to conduct repairs needed to get these machines up and running again. Once repairs are complete the computers and other items are either sold to the public or utilized to enhance the lives of the very people working hard to make a positive change in their own lives. Perhaps the most inspiring aspect of this great organization is the fact that it provides opportunity for people that are willingly trying to make a positive change. Once the skills are taught, they are able to utilize these skills toward a stronger future, often one without poverty and strife.

Whether you are an individual or business that would like to give or someone that could benefit from the offerings of this place, let us know. If you would like to donate something that you feel may be of value to this fantastic mission, donate funds or even share your time and skills to the cause – contact Brenda.

The Cross Training Center
4505 South 76th Circle
402-590-2100
www.CrossTC.com 

Papillion Welcomes Chick-Fil-A to Its List of Many Businesses

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We love to support the Papillion community so when the famous “chikin” place came to town we had to be there to welcome them home! We’re inviting you too, to come by and have a taste of this delicious food, enjoy the fun atmosphere and even get a look at the famous cow proclaiming his feelings about the type of meat folks should be eating.

Just moments away we have our new model on display to show you the amazing housing opportunities that lie in the Papillion area. Visit our website www.BuildPapio.com for a glimpse of what the community has to offer, amenities you can expect to find with this subdivision and learn more about the Settler’s Creek home community.

Getting back to the famous chicken, as a celebration of the new Grand Opening patrons can get a free sandwich every week for the first year! All you have to do is be among the first 100 people to show up.
We invite your feedback on our fantastic model at Papillion and hope to see you there soon!

Remember, you can always contact us at 402.680.2500 or email Bill Black directly at bill.black@cbshome.com.

For more footage see the below video.

Omaha’s Most Happening Place – the Papillion, Near Shadow Lake Town Center

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We’ve got some great opportunities for development in yet another fantastic location – this time overlooking the beautiful Shadow Lake Towne Center. But it isn’t just about the shopping or the great view. We’re here to tell you that you can get in on helping us to decide what to do with the property up here. Surrounded by conveniences like nearby restaurants, shops, shopping areas, easy highway access – and not to mention the gorgeous backdrop of quiet and peaceful green, this is a blank slate and we need your suggestions!

Comfortably away from the hustle and bustle of busier areas without sacrificing the ease of being near all those amenities you need, the property is situated in the perfect place at about 72nd and highway 370.

Today, we invite you to share with us your ideas of what we ought to do with this property. Do you see a nice sized high-rise building dedicated to residents 50 years and older? Or do you see us putting up multi-use properties with some commercial and residential mixes? Would this pristine area be best suited to strictly residential units?

Share what you think – we may even have a contest to get some interesting ideas going. But as you do come up with your suggestions, don’t forget that this area is THE happening place in Omaha. With star statistics second to none in many capacities, you can bet property in this area will be a hot commodity. Among other reasons, with less than 5% unemployment despite the economic crisis since 2007, Papillion has consistently been voted as the number one place to live, to retire, to relocate and to invest in.

We’re looking forward to hearing from you! Call 402.680.2500, email at bill.black@cbshome.com or shoot us a message on Facebook.  

Build a Home in Beautiful Papillion and Be in One of Money Magazine’s Best Places to Live

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Very excitedly we announce our newest development project in gorgeous Papillion, 7024 Beth at Settler’s Creek. This area is the perfect neighborhood! Whether you are a family that desires privacy and safety – or a professional that loves being slightly away from the metropolis area, you will love this locale.

Our new website to promote the subdivision is www.BuildPapio.com and we invite you to check it out soon.

Some of the conveniences you can expect from living here include fantastic restaurants, easy access to convenience stores, department stores and other shopping and commercial establishments. Anything from a Walgreens to Hobby Lobby or home improvement stores and more – all located within minutes while you comfortably are able to live and enjoy your new home nestled in a quite, peaceful neighborhood.

Money Magazine has consistently voted Papillion as being one of the best areas to live in, retire in, raise a family and more. The area has received glowing accolades from other publications as well – making it a great place build your forever home.

In terms of economic growth, we are seeing some exciting things happening in the area, including a $225M project that will bring thousands of jobs to the locale and of course pump the economy as a result.
Come see us, either at our model open now or through the Parade of Homes in the first and second weeks of October. And as always, feel free to contact us at 402-680.2500 or bill.black@cbshome.com -- we look forward to hearing from you!